Africa travel blog
Travel tips, background stories and tales from Africa – by our guides and travel experts.
Which nature reserves in Kenya to visit: Kenya's south
Kenya – the country stands for world-class safaris, spectacular mountain tours, dream beaches and impressive cultures. It is diverse and exciting, promising adventure and romance.
Sights in Tanzania: the most beautiful highlights on the Northern Circuit
Tanzania's Northern Circuit, with the famous Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and the Maasai people, is rich in first-class nature reserves, which we would like to introduce here.
Where can you go on safari in Tanzania – 5 alternatives to the superlatives
Tanzania has 22 National Parks – but where is the best place to go on safari? 5 exciting tips off the usual tourist trail.
What are the most beautiful National Parks in Tanzania: 5 parks of superlatives
Tanzania, home of the Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and the Maasai, is endowed with National Parks of superlatives. We introduce 5 of them here.
What are the most beautiful National Parks in South Africa? Our 5 favourites on the coast
There are 22 National Parks in South Africa. We introduce the 5 most beautiful along the coast: idyllic landscapes & exciting wildlife viewing await you.
Which National Parks should you visit in South Africa? Our 5 favourites inland
South Africa, rich in culture, nature & wildlife. The country secures its heritage through protected areas. We introduce the 5 most beautiful National Parks inland here.
Which National Parks should you visit in Namibia? Our 10 favourites
A desert country that has more to offer than just sand – rich wildlife, beautiful landscapes. Here are the 10 National Parks most worth seeing.
Safari with children: what to bear in mind on family trips in Africa?
Travelling to Africa with children and experiencing a safari. What should you bear in mind to make the family trip a success? We have 5 important tips!
When is the best season for gorilla trekking in Uganda & Rwanda?
Eastern gorillas live in the DR Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. In Uganda and Rwanda you can see them best. But when is the best time for gorilla trekking?
Gorilla trekking: where can you see gorillas in the wild?
Uganda, Rwanda or the DR Congo? We give a detailed overview of where you can best see free-living gorillas in East Africa.
Botswana: when is the best time to travel? Climate & weather for safaris
Botswana, home of the Okavango Delta, the Kalahari and fascinating wildlife. A dream for all safari lovers. But when is the best time to travel?
Namibia's plant life: what trees are there in Namibia? – These are my Big Five
Namibia, a desert country. And yet there are a number of very interesting trees to discover here. The Big Five of trees in Namibia are introduced here.
Where can you hike in South Africa? Wild Coast – God's forgotten paradise
Lush, green hills where cows graze leisurely, alongside the turquoise blue of the Indian Ocean. That is South Africa's Wild Coast.
Wildebeest migration route in Tanzania: when do wildebeest calve?
Around February, the Great Migration of animals makes a stopover in the Serengeti. Hundreds of thousands of newborns are the reason.
Kenya for the first time: what must you see? Our colleague Verena on the road
On the road in Kenya during the Corona pandemic. What you must see in the Masai Mara, in Amboseli, Tsavo East National Park and on Diani Beach.
Mount Kenya trekking: an experience report
Travelling to Kenya during the Corona pandemic: experiences trekking on Mount Kenya and experiences with the COVID-19 travel regulations.
Celebrating Christmas in Africa: we won't let Corona get us down
Christmas in Africa takes place this year too despite Corona. There are big differences from European Christmas, as this blog shows using Namibia as an example.
Where does Cape Town get its drinking water? Two years after "Day Zero" and the influence of tourism:
Cape Town draws the lessons from the Day Zero water crisis and the lack of tourism in 2017/2018 and is developing into a water-sensitive city.